Re: $300 to spend

[David Kim <glxvr6@ibm.net>]

Don Herrero,

I'm positive, I spoke to Garrett in length on 3/9/98 concerning this
topic.  Garrett has not released the chip that fixes problems related
with boring out the throttle body or replacing the throttle body with a
larger one on OBD II vehicle.

Take Care,

David Kim
1997 Vento GLX



> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 17:48:07 -0500
> From: David Kim <glxvr6@ibm.net>
> Subject: Re: $300 to spend
> 
> <<<<<
> you are incorrect, "DO NOT" port some of the Throttle body even if you
> have the Garrett chip.  Garrett is currently finalizing the 'chip' that
> will cure the bucking and check engine light which is inherent in OBD II
> vehicles when the throttle body is enlarged or replaced with a larger
> one.  Also, the vehicle will need to be recalibrated, the Air Mass
> Sensor.
> 
> Heed these words they paraphrase Garrett's,
> 
> David Kim
> 1997 Vento GLX
> >>>>>
> 
> I thought he had already released the chip?  I remember a long time ago
> that Adam (Rosenfield ?)  had this problem with his GTi and Garrett had
> fixed it.  I also believe that Garrett had something on his webpage about
> this.
> 
> Later
> don